Job Description

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Section Mining Manager OC, D4
Seriti, New Vaal Colliery, Free State
Internal & External
Ref no: NVC128/25GS
Closing date: 23 January 2026
The role:
To provide leadership and direction to achieve HSE, cost and volume performance in his / her area of area of responsibility, through the effective co-ordination of all the production processes (inclusive of topsoil stripping, drilling and blasting activities, dragline exposure operations, truck and shovel operations, coal load and haul operations, pit dewatering and rehabilitation).
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Execute the policies, procedures and safe practices required to mine safely in his / her area of responsibility
• Formulation and ownership of the short- and medium-term production plans to achieve mine targets
• Provides input to LOM planned objectives and budget, driving performance and implementation accordingly
• Identifies, builds, and develops production talent and capability, including a pipeline of talent for key positions
• Directs and co-ordinates production processes inclusive of stripping, drilling and blasting, dragline exposure, truck and shovel exposure, contractors coal extraction as well as mine dewatering and rehabilitation with the objective that resources are effectively utilized enabling the RoM to be delivered to correct destination as per plan
• Manages the execution of all mining activities in line with mining legislation, exemptions and environmental legislation and licenses
• Build, support and maintain healthy diverse internal and external relationships and implements remedial actions were required to ensure achievement of organisational goals
• Establish and implements effective risk management processes and engage relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance to requirements

Requirements:

• Eng, BTech or Advanced Diploma, B Eng, National Diploma Coal Mining Engineering
• Mine Manager Certificate of Competency (Coal) - completed
• Minimum 2 years appointed as Mine Overseer in a production environment
• Knowledge and experience in organisational improvement
• In-depth knowledge of mining processes
• Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (MHSA, HSE, Labour etc.)
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and SAP
• Valid drivers license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

• Mine Overseer certificate
• Draglines and drill and blast experience
• Postgraduate Degree (i.e. Honours / MBA)
• Coaching and Mentoring
• S3 ORMP

Please note:

• Please use Google Chrome as default browser when applying to enable the attachment of documents
• A CV with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of relevant qualifications, together with ID document & valid drivers license must be accompanied with your application
• Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets
• All applicants are thanked for their interest
• Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful
• Communication will be with shortlisted candidates only

Skills Required